Movies and TvShows featuring "east-west-relationship" theme.

Phyl and Mikhy is a short-lived comedy that aired on CBS from May 6, 1980 to June 30, 1980. The series stars Murphy Cross as Phyllis Wilson, the star of the track team at Pacific Western University, Rick Lohman as Mikhail Orlov, a Russian track star who comes to California for a track meet, falls in love with Phyl and marry her, and Larry Haines as Max Wilson, Phyl's father and team coach.

In 1954 Berlin, an American soldier becomes embroiled in a dangerous game of espionage and kidnapping. As he navigates the treacherous Cold War era, he must unravel the secrets of a secret informant and rescue a kidnapped pianist. With twists and turns at every corner, he must rely on his wits and determination to survive.

Eleanor and Franklin: The White House Years is a riveting drama that explores the complex mother-daughter relationship between Eleanor Roosevelt and her son, President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as they navigate the challenges of political life in the White House. Set against the backdrop of World War II and its aftermath, the film delves into themes of loneliness, remorse, and the struggle between visionary and reactionary forces. It also sheds light on Eleanor's role as a hostess and her commitment to social consciousness, highlighting issues such as homelessness, anti-Semitism, and racism. Through historical reinterpretation, the movie examines pivotal events like Franklin's death, his state funeral, and the postmodern reforms he introduced, such as social security and medical care. The narrative also touches on Eleanor's activism and her influential relationships with political figures like Winston Churchill and Harry Hopkins. With a focus on the west coast, including California and Pearl Harbor, the film delves into the plight of Japanese Americans during World War II. Capturing the essence of the era, it features iconic locations like the Lincoln Memorial and the White House in Washington, D.C. Drawing on elements of biography and historical drama, this film portrays Eleanor Roosevelt as a strong and independent woman, offering a nuanced portrait of her role in American politics.

Intergirl is a drama and romance movie released in 1989. It revolves around a young Russian woman who becomes a sex worker in order to raise money. She eventually travels to Japan, where she experiences cultural differences and a tragic ending.

Set in the Summer of 1988 and based on real events, the film tells the story of East-German twins Isabel and Doreen, two aspiring oarswomen, whose lives are changed dramatically during a training camp at Lake Balaton in Hungary. There, the girls make the acquaintance of West-German friends Arne and Nico. The holiday flirt soon turns serious when Doreen and Arne fall in love. As the end of their stay approaches, Arne asks the inseparable sisters to flee to the West with him…

In 1986, Anna from West Germany and the GDR citizen Philipp meet at a church youth exchange in East Berlin. It's love at first sight. But it is also an impossible love, because between them stands the wall.

After screwing up a money exchange a Viennese small-time crook accompanied by a Russian hostess hits the road to the East.

In Berlin in 1961, an American soldier and a German engineer join forces to build a tunnel under the Berlin Wall in order to smuggle out refugees, including the soldier's East German girlfriend.

David, an Iraqi Jewish immigrant living in New York, falls in love with Layla, a Muslim dancer. Their intercultural romance faces challenges as they navigate the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and society's perception of their relationship.

Die kaukasische Nacht (1998) is a comedic drama that takes place in Russia. The film follows the story of a business trip that turns into a series of humorous and dramatic events due to the clash of cultural differences. It explores themes of language barriers, east-west relationships, and coming-of-age.